Does anyone know the gender of these Buff Orpington Ducklings?

Monte93

In the Brooder
Jun 11, 2024
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I got some Buff Orp. Ducklings from a neighbor. Some of their coats were yellow and some were yellow with brown coloring. I grabbed the ones that were mostly yellow and am noticing that they have different color beaks. One with a beige and the other two with a darker, almost navy, gray coloring. Does anyone know how to identify their gender this young?
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I don’t believe bill / plumage color is an indicator of gender for this breed at this time. The most reliable thing I’ve found is voice-sexing, which is most accurate 4 weeks and up. Hens will get a noticeable voice change, making a peep-honk sound, and sometimes even a honk or two. Drakes will keep their baby voice til they’re fully feathered.
 

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